Sought-after hand-addressed and free franked cover, measuring 8.75 x 7.25 with a central panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed by Nelson to "William Pearce, Esq'r, Admiralty, London," and franked in the lower left corner by Horatio Nelson as Duke of Bronte, "N & B." In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling, and some seal-related paper loss. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature.
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